So the strangeness of grading continues. I convinced my mate to give the racing thing a go and he has entered Unlimited Clubsport on a CBR1000. He's a top bloke and a very competent rider, ridden for years.

He has racing experience, Enduro and Motocross, but over 14 years ago. Never raced on tarmac, so completely unfamiliar with it. Very nervous of his first race as any normal person would be.

They are thinking of making him a C grader, but will have to check with the committee first.

Uh huh. Makes sense.